Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions | 2+ Years

Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions | 2+ Years
Montreal

Do you have at least two years of transactional law experience gained at a reputable law firm or within a large corporation? Are you recognized for your strong business acumen and looking to leverage it within a leading organization?

Our client, a publicly traded multinational company renowned for its leadership within its industry, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its sizeable legal team.

The successful candidate will work alongside highly seasoned professionals and play a key role in the execution of strategic transactions across Canada and internationally. This opportunity offers exposure to the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions transactions while providing the chance to develop a deep understanding of the commercial drivers that support the organization's growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer seeking to be at the heart of strategic decision-making within a company operating across multiple international markets.

The next step in your career could be right here!

YOUR ROLE:

• Participate in all phases of transactions, including related financing arrangements, across multiple jurisdictions;

• Collaborate in the development of transaction strategies and participate in discussions with the company's senior leadership team;

• Support corporate development and treasury teams in the execution of growth initiatives and financing projects;

• Oversee and coordinate legal due diligence exercises with internal stakeholders and external advisors;

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and complex transaction documents;

• Assist with the implementation of transactions and support business teams during post-acquisition integration phases;

• Manage mandates entrusted to external counsel and oversee various strategic legal matters;

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a dynamic corporate environment.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar;

• Between two and five years of relevant mergers and acquisitions experience acquired with a leading law firm or a large acquisition-driven organization;

• Strong knowledge of legal concepts relating to corporate and commercial transactions;

• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and perform effectively under tight deadlines;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior-level stakeholders both internally and externally, in French and English;

• Strong business judgment, sound risk assessment abilities, a pragmatic approach, strong initiative, professional rigor, and impeccable judgment.

INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?We look forward to meeting you!

Please send us your application in complete confidentiality at:[email protected],specifying the reference number: 26-0329P.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail before sending your resume, our team will be pleased to provide you with further information.

Catherine De Guire
Me Freddy Bui
Josée Lapierre
Me Jacinthe Landry
514.395.1115

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